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Influence of abiotic and biotic factors on developmental parameters of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae)

Creator:

Tochen, Samantha

Abstract:

Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae), a pest of thin-skinned fruits, has been detected worldwide recently, with new locations of establishment determined annually since it first became a concern on continental North America in 2008. Drosophila suzukii females are different from most other drosophilids as being one of two known species capable...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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: ______________________________________________________ Vaughn M. Walton Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae), a pest of thin-skinned
Enhancing pest mite biological control by Typhlodromus pyri (Acari: Phytoseiidae) in Pacific Northwest vineyards

Creator:

Gadino, Angela Noelle

Abstract:

The predatory mite Typhlodromus pyri (Acari: Phytoseiidae) is the predominant species in cool climate Pacific Northwest vineyards and a principal predator of pest mites including the grapevine rust mite Calepitrimerus vitis (Acari: Eriophyidae). In recent years vineyards have been experiencing C. vitis population outbreaks leading to increased economic damage from...

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Dissertation

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to express my sincere thanks to Dr. Vaughn Walton, for his endless support, guidance and for always